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CELTA & DELTA at International House
Bruce Thompson
Neil McMahonFriday 8th July 2011
CELTA
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CELTA gives you...
...teaching practice
...teaching methodology
...observation of teaching
...written assignments
...professionalism
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...teaching practice
teaching practice
...six hours of assessed classroom observation across nine classes
(1 X 20, 7 X 40, 1 X 60)
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teaching practice
...practical feedback on your teaching from experienced and DELTA-qualified IH tutors
teaching practice
...detailed tips and advice about improving all aspects of your teaching
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teaching practice
...guided and structured lesson planning of skills and language classes
teaching practice
...guided experimentation with a range of approaches
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teaching practice
...guided practice at language analysis
teaching practice
...fine-tuning of your instruction, clarification and activity cycles
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teaching practice
...improved self-awareness and development of reflection techniques
teaching practice
...elimination of bad habits and unhelpful routines
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teaching methodology
...sixty hours of methodological input(40 X 90minutes)
teaching methodology
...practical loop input workshops
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teaching methodology
...experiential discussion-based learning
teaching methodology
...classroom management, lesson planning, teaching approaches,
language awareness & clarification, resources & materials, student types
& styles
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Observation of teaching
...best practices
Observation of teaching
...variety of approaches
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Observation of teaching
...putting methodology into practice
Observation of teaching
...acquiring good habits
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Written assignments
...four X 750 – 1000 words
Written assignments
...reflection on methodological input
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Written assignments
...practice-based tasks
Written assignments
...development of critical thinking
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Written assignments
...guided research and background reading
Written assignments
...using authentic materials to develop receptive skills
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Written assignments
...focus on learners – learning styles, motivation, error, adapting activities
Written assignments
...language analysis
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Written assignments
...reflection on your teaching and observation, continuous professional development
CELTA gives you...
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Professionalism
...constructive critical feedback
Professionalism
...responsibility and creativity
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Professionalism
...developing through doing
Professionalism
...designing a course of study
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...initial teaching qualification including observed teaching practice
...academic writing skills
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three free-standing modules
candidates can take any or all three in any order
each module is separately assessed and certificated.
Delta Modules
Delta Modules
Module One: Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching.
Module Two: Developing Professional Practice.
Module Three: Extending Practice and ELT Specialism.
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Who recognises Delta?
recognised and accepted all over the world by organisations employing English language teachers
accredited by Ofqual in the UK at level 7 – equivalent to masters / post-graduate study
What level is Delta?
post CELTA and ICELT
the ‘highest’ level of the Cambridge ESOL Teaching Awards
NQF level 7 – equivalent to masters / post-graduate study
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Who is Delta for?
Delta is for teachers who want to:
build on their initial English language teaching qualification
extend their professional knowledge
develop and extend their teaching skills
apply their learning and experience to new teaching contexts.
Delta Module One
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What is the focus of Module One?
Knowledge of:
• English language
• language learning
• approaches to teaching and learning
• principles informing ELT materials
• principles of testing and assessment.
Module One assessment format
written examination
two 1.5 hour papers
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Paper 1: Task focusTasks 1 and 2: samples from the whole
syllabus.
Task 3: language subskills/features of discourse.
Task 4: language, discourse, genre and learner problems.
Task 5: language, discourse, genre, learner error and features of successful communication.
Paper 2: Task focusTask 1: key concepts of assessment and
evaluation of a test for a specific purpose.
Tasks 2 and 3: objectives of ELT materials and assumptions about language learning.
Task 4: issues related to language learning and teaching approaches in different ELT contexts.
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Delta Module Two
What is the focus of Module Two?
analysis of language
knowledge of language learning
application of this knowledge in the preparation and practice of ELT
approaches, procedures and techniques in teaching and learning
evaluation of preparation and teaching
continuing professional development.
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Module Two assessment format
A portfolio consisting of five assignments:
four teaching assignments
professional development assignment (two parts)
– PDA Part 1: Reflection and Action
– PDA Part 2: Experimental Practice.
Teaching assignments focus
Two systems
– Each assignment must focus on a different area of systems i.e. grammar, lexis, discourse, or phonology.
Two skills
– One assignment must be on Speaking or Writing.
– One assignment must be on Reading or Listening.
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Teaching Assignments format
1.2000–2500 word background essay on:
research and analysis of an aspect of the system/skill, teaching/learning issues, and suggestions for teaching.
2.Preparation, teaching and evaluation of a lesson related to the background essay:
background information on the class and the lesson, a lesson plan, and a self-evaluation.
Reflection and Action2000–2500 words
four stages with varying word counts
each stage completed at a different point in the course
Stage 1 is a diagnostic lesson on which the other four stages are based
all stages focus on the teacher’s development throughout the course and on continuing professional development.
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Experimental Practice2000–2500 words
background essay on an ELT approach, method, procedure or technique that is new to the candidate
a lesson plan on the area identified above (not included in the word count)
teaching a lesson
a post-lesson evaluation.
Delta Module Three
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What is the focus of Module Three?
a chosen specialist area
principles of curriculum and syllabus design
types of syllabus
approaches to needs analysis
course design and evaluation
testing and assessment.
What is the focus of Module Three?a chosen specialist area – for example:Teaching examination classes (EX)
Teaching one-to-one (1to1)
Business English (BE)
Teaching young learners/young adults (YL)
English for Special Purposes (ESP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
CLIL/Embedded ESOL (teaching English through subject/work-based learning) (CLIL)
Teaching monolingual classes (MON)
Teaching in a non-English-speaking environment. (NESE)
Teaching learners online/through distance/blended learning (DL)
Language development for teachers (LDT)
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Module Three assessment format
Extended Assignment of 4000–4500 words
Appendices with:
– needs analysis material
– diagnostic test and results
– course outline
– course evaluation materials and/or outline of procedure
– sample materials or summary of materials
– draft assessments.
DELTA gives you?
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Support
Delta Handbook with sample paper
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/
teaching-awards/delta-modular.html
Application forms and application tasks
www.ih-buenosaires.com
Further information
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